Effect
No effect on drought stress tolerance
Vitact R treated Calluna vulgaris grown in drought and nutrient stress showed no differences in average plant diameter, no differences in plant height, a non significant lower fresh and dry weight as compared to the untreated control grown in the same conditions. Vitact R treated Calluna vulgaris with water and fertiliser stress resulted in significant less rooting. (Bio4safe Project)
Trial details
indoor, heated greenhouse, peat based substrate, reduced nitrogen and water, drought and nutrient stress
Belgium
Crop
Heather, Calluna vulgaris
Trial application
Method
Mixed into substrate
Timing
First treatment at transplanting, followed by 0 applications
Rate
1000 l/ha
2019
Biostimulants tested on Ericaceae to improve yield and abiotic stress tolerance
Proceedings: 4th Biostimulant World Congress Barcelona 2019
Crop group
